The American History Podcast

Shawn Warswick

The American History Podcast presents the history of the United States in an engaging, scholarly and entertaining way. Each season we take a topic in American history and dive deep to discover the roots of the issue, and provide our listeners with a lot of history they don't know. Feel free to email me with questions and comments: shawnwarswick@gmail.com

  1. OCT 27

    5.3 Fiery But Mostly Forgotten

    Send us a text Over the past two episodes, we've traced how American political discourse became weaponized decades before Trump, and how both parties learned to delegitimize elections they don't win. Today we're examining something even more fundamental: how Americans think about political violence. The story we tell ourselves about political violence in America goes something like this: We're a peaceful democracy where political disagreements are settled through debate and voting, not riots and bloodshed. When violence does occur, it's an aberration—a breakdown of our democratic norms that shocks the conscience and brings the country together in condemnation. This is another fairy tale. Support the show

    41 min

  2. SEP 29

    5.2 Selected Not Elected

    Send us a text Today we dive into the election of 2000. This is when both parties learned to delegitimize elections they don't win.  Want to support the show and gain access to bonus episodes? Follow the link below: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1169162/supporters/new Support the show

    1h 5m

  3. SEP 22

    5.1 The Great Unraveling

    Send us a text We interrupt season 4 to bring you a special mini series (never fear I already have several WWII episodes written and one is already recorded). This series is based on the events of September 10, 2025, and the aftermath of that day. The purpose is to look into how the US got to this point and hopefully find a way for us to get out of it. I hope you all find it informative.  Support the show

    31 min

  4. AUG 24

    4.36 The Track of Ghosts

    Send us a text This is the American History Podcast, Season 4, Episode 37. I'm your host, Shawn, and welcome to "The Track of Ghosts" - the second of four episodes on the New Guinea Campaign. Questions: email shawnwarswick@gmail.com  Support the show

    27 min

  5. AUG 18

    4.35 "Into the Green Hell" The New Guinea Campaign part 1

    Send us a text Guess who's back? Yep. We have a new WWII episode. I wasn't sure this day would arrive, but it has. In this episode we begin a four part look at one of the forgotten aspects of WWII in the Pacific.  Support the show

    30 min

  6. JUL 12 · BONUS

    Interview: Samuel Marquis

    Send us a text Today we have a special treat. Author Samuel Marquis joins the show to discuss his latest book, "Captain Kidd: A True Story of Treasure and Betrayal." This is a fantastic book, and one I know you'll love. You can purchase it on Amazon or at your local bookseller, including Barnes and Noble.  Support the show

    34 min

  7. APR 21 · BONUS

    Bonus Episode: 1983 Part 2

    Send us a text We are getting close to the conclusion of the series. Support the show

    30 min

  8. FEB 22 · BONUS

    Bonus Episode: 1983 Part 1

    Send us a text Finally we delve into the events of the year 1983.  Support the show

    28 min
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About

The American History Podcast presents the history of the United States in an engaging, scholarly and entertaining way. Each season we take a topic in American history and dive deep to discover the roots of the issue, and provide our listeners with a lot of history they don't know. Feel free to email me with questions and comments: shawnwarswick@gmail.com

Information

  • Creator
    Shawn Warswick
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    162
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The American History Podcast
  • Show Website
    The American History Podcast

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